FIRST SINGLE OF THE ALBUM: Cacique
Written & Performed by: PuertoRicanism, Puertochinko & Solitary Temple
Music by: Solitary Temple
Album: REAL EMCEEING - PuertoRIcanism

Available exclusively at: Chi-lingual.com

“Cacique” — meaning indigenous leader or chief — is a powerful tribute to heritage, identity, and ancestral memory.

Raised in Chicago’s Humboldt Park, the artists reflect on the feeling of separation from Borikén (Puerto Rico), while honoring the deep roots that continue to shape culture, spirit, and identity.

The song pays homage to the Taíno, Arawak, and African ancestors, chronicling the devastating impact of colonization in the early 1500s and the struggle for survival faced by the island’s original inhabitants.

Through vivid storytelling and layered lyricism, CACIQUE highlights:
• ancestral traditions
• connection to the earth
• the spiritual world beyond the physical

At its core, the song explores spiritual evolution — moving from ego toward soul, reminding us that identity is not lost through distance, but strengthened through remembrance.

Experience the story.
Honor the ancestors.
Carry the spirit forward.